SkinMedica skinmedica even correct advanced brightening treatment

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Tranexamic Acid
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Phytic Acid
5. Niacinamide
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Polyacrylate-13
8. Glycerin
9. Phenylethyl Resorcinol
10. Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
11. Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Xanthophyll
14. Sclareolide
15. Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
16. Hydroxyacetophenone
17. Polyisobutene
18. Propanediol
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Trehalose
21. Polysorbate 20
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Sucrose
25. 1,2-Hexanediol
26. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
27. Lecithin
28. Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Formulation view Water-based serum featuring tranexamic acid and niacinamide for brightening, buffered by phytic acid. Includes lotus and grape extracts with sodium hyaluronate for hydration. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and hexanediol. Targeted at dull or uneven skin tone. Factory note: Co-solubility of actives requires strict pH control; phytic acid may impact system stability.E · AI inference · to be verified

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ASTRINGENT

Tranexamic Acid

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

CHELATING

Phytic Acid

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

THICKENER

Polyacrylate-13

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Phenylethyl ResorcinolNelumbo Nucifera Germ ExtractVitis Vinifera Flower Cell ExtractSodium HyaluronateXanthophyllSclareolideDiethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonateHydroxyacetophenonePolyisobutenePropanediolPhenoxyethanolTrehalosePolysorbate 20Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinSucrose1,2-HexanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithinCaprylhydroxamic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.E · AI inference · to be verified

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.E · AI inference · to be verified

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.E · AI inference · to be verified

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivityC · Official source

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified

Polyacrylate-13

Water-soluble polymer at 0.1-2%; gel thickener and film former, requires acid-base neutralization, may clogE · AI inference · to be verified

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Phenylethyl resorcinol, antioxidant/whitening at 0.1–1%; inhibits tyrosinase, watch compatibility with high-dose VC.E · AI inference · to be verified

Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract

Lotus seed germ extract for moisturizing and soothing; water-soluble polysaccharide sourceE · AI inference · to be verified

Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract

Grape flower cell extract for antioxidant protection; listed as fragrance ingredient, check sensitizationE · AI inference · to be verified

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moistureC · Official source

Xanthophyll

Carotenoid pigment for coloring; light-sensitive, store protected from light, may discolor at high levelsE · AI inference · to be verified

Sclareolide

Gentle woody fragrance molecule for scent and skin conditioning; listed EU allergenE · AI inference · to be verified

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

New UV filter (UVA/UVB); EU limits 2.8%/1.4%, potential sensitizer, stability requiredE · AI inference · to be verified

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.E · AI inference · to be verified

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticksE · AI inference · to be verified

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternativeE · AI inference · to be verified

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.E · AI inference · to be verified

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.E · AI inference · to be verified

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.E · AI inference · to be verified

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservativesC · Official source

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levelsE · AI inference · to be verified

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